9the head of Ephraim is Samaria,
and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah.
If you do not stand firm in your faith,
then you will not stand at all.
This reminds me of Galations and the armor of God. We are commanded to stand, and having done all to stand. My pastor has ofen quoted, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. God help me to stand.
It is so good to read these comments and feel encouraged by how these words have impacted you and to feel the same way. Feel so blessed to have this this morning. Knowing there are others around the world who worship the same Father.
12“Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. 13But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. 11For the Lord spoke thus to me with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people, saying:
This is what jumped out at me too! God is all the things. Don’t worry about anything else or the state of the world… let God by God and honor Him. Period.
Isaiah generally confuses me as a book because I think there’s a lot of background context needed for it to make a lot of sense. That said, I love the verse “if you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
“20So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.”
Paul had such a love and burden to share the gospel, he shared the gospel for 3 months in one place until it was evident that they would not receive the gospel. But he didn’t stop there, he continued in the work for 2 years until all of Asia had heard the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This passage of scripture is so provoking, I want to actively share the gospel in my own city! Let the Word of God prevail in my life.
I agree Ashlyn! I want to actively share the gospel in my life and my city. I pray that we will be strengthened and convicted by the Holy Spirit to be able to do so! ❤️
Just the strength and encouragement that God gave Isaiah and Paul to speak his name leaves me in awe. How often do I receive the chance from the Lord to witness to others and I let it slip by? Why do I let it slip by? The Lord calls us all to speak the truth of his name and where Isaiah and Paul spoke openly with the threat of prosecution for their beliefs, I face nothing more than a turn of a head against me. How little that seems in comparison. This reading was highly ,highly, highly needed!
It is incredible that Paul had such a conviction and faith that the power and authority of the Holy Spirit was still on the handkerchiefs and aprons he had touched. The people who picked up those garments must have also possessed great faith in Jesus after seeing Paul’s witness and miracles that they believed that just holding them would heal them and set them free! It goes against our sense of logic!
Yeah…SRT doesn’t watch this comment section very closely. Whoever is posting this gets away with a lot! I’ve emailed it to them when it’s been obscene/inappropriate and they’ve removed it.
Man purposes, but God disposes. It was folly for those to be trying to ruin their neighbours, who were themselves near to ruin. Isaiah must urge the Jews to rely on the assurances given them. Faith is absolutely necessary to quiet and compose the mind in trials. -Matthew Henry
Acts 19: 11-12
Do we believe that this same Holy Spirt wants to perform equally powerful miracles? So much so that a handkerchief or apron we touch could heal someone miles upon miles away. I have seen miracles greater than what is written in the Gospels and New Testament and still question the power of the Holy Spirit God wants to unleash through my obedient yes. Lord help my unbelief in myself which often looks like unbelief in you and your desire to heal each soul and be in union with each of us forever in heaven. Amen!
I read in both the NIV and HCSB sometimes, esp when there are things I don’t understand. This verses stuck out to me (I am using both translations here):
Isaiah 8:12 Do not call everything a conspiracy everything that these people call a conspiracy;
Do not fear what they fear; do not be terrified.
[13 NIV The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy]
13 You are to regard only the Lord of Hosts as holy.
Only He should be feared;
only He should be held in awe.
17-I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.
Conspiracy–I didn’t realize that we as humans–from the beginning of time it seems–are prone to worry, prone to put more weight into what others (FB, news media?) propagate as important stories. Their motivation is clicks & likes & viewers. And it’s seems there’s been a lot lately that could strangle with fear if we allow it to!
But God–His intention is that we fear/stand in awe and reverence of HIM ALONE. He is trustworthy. He is our provider. He makes a way where there seems to be no way (hello, 7:14, a virgin will conceive…?). When we fear what the world fears, there is NO way out. When we submit to our loving Father, Creator, Sustainer, Carrier of our Burdens, HE MAKES A WAY. Every time. He is never out of options. Hallelujah!!
Yes I am, thank you! My home/car are okay, and work has kept me very busy (I’m a neonatologist and we have a very heavy load lately). The recovery in SE TX/LA will be a long haul–please keep praying although the news stories may move on. I have several friends impacted and it is so hard for them–so many decisions to make and agencies to contact/work with. If you want to give, my church (Houston’s First Baptist), Samaritans Purse, or Convoy of Hope are good orgs to go with. Their websites are easy to navigate. Thank you, sisters!
Lyndsay, if you go back to the page where it lists the readings for each day, you should be able to scroll back to January if you’d like to start at the beginning of the reading plan. There are arrows around September and you can just go back to January. :)
If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all. Isaiah 7:9
I think this verse stood out to me the most, but it makes complete sense. Whenever I feel shaken or beat down or worried the first thing I need to check is my faith. If my faith is not firm in the Lord, how I am supposed to stand firm and the Lord is unable to use me as his vessel. Wow! Good word from the Lord tonight!
17 When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
20 In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.
Hallelujah!!! Let’s spread that word today, let it grow in power. The earth needs a wake up call!
ANTIMONY – hi I don’t know if you are still here? I am about a month behind on the reading plan. Anyway, I have been reading your comments about how you struggle with God loving you? If no one else has recommended this to you I really think you should read The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. It’s a game changer. Trust me :-) blessings to all you ladies – I am trying to catch up but please know your comments are helping me immensely! I love the SRT community x
Lauren- I heard B Mannings Ragamuffin Gospel was a life changer. Some of my friends raved about that book — God’s forgiving nature and His love for the unworthy being undeniable. But these same friends stopped reading his works as he leads people down the wrong path of contemplative spirituality and centering prayers used by mystics. I know he died in 2013 so there will be no more books written but I’m thankful for the lives he touched for God in his first book and pray we can all be discerning in our walk with God and ask Him to guard our hearts and minds. Blessings to you and all the SRT sisters who help along the path!
I did not find that in the Ragamuffin Gospel. He encourages people to pray and meditate but I don’t see anything wrong with that! I haven’t read any of his other works but will certainly do so at some point given how helpful I found that book to be. I think he has a lot of wisdom to share. I didn’t know he had died, how sad!
Ladies, please pray today for my mother in law’s salvation. she is nearing the end of her life, and she has never felt the need of Jesus in her life. She is in Florida and we are in Ohio. Pray that God is able to reach her heart before it is too late.
Finding strength through Faith is key to living life confident and worry-free! I’m still working on the worry part and have to remember in the moments I’m unsure, He already has my back and me worrying isn’t going to change the best laid plans!
Isaiah 7:9 “… If you are not firm in faith,
you will not be firm at all.’”
Praying for your requests. I prayed for over 30 years for my dads salvation. He started having heart problems and was in and out of the hospital for about six months but not only did he accept Christ he was able to experience a relationship before he passed. Never give up praying!!
This is such a wonderful verse. Jesus has been challenging my fears for a while now and I’m always amazed at the freedom that comes from releasing what I thought was so precious.
“Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm.” – Isaiah 7:9
“Make the Lord of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the One who should make you tremble. He will keep you safe.” – Isaiah 8:13-14
—}> FEAR GOD, AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO FEAR ANYONE OR ANYTHING ELSE!
He is with us. He appoints. In His name. He prevails.
9the head of Ephraim is Samaria,
and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah.
If you do not stand firm in your faith,
then you will not stand at all.
This reminds me of Galations and the armor of God. We are commanded to stand, and having done all to stand. My pastor has ofen quoted, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. God help me to stand.
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It is so good to read these comments and feel encouraged by how these words have impacted you and to feel the same way. Feel so blessed to have this this morning. Knowing there are others around the world who worship the same Father.
12“Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. 13But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. 11For the Lord spoke thus to me with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people, saying:
This is what jumped out at me too! God is all the things. Don’t worry about anything else or the state of the world… let God by God and honor Him. Period.
Amen!
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Amen!
13But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
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Isaiah generally confuses me as a book because I think there’s a lot of background context needed for it to make a lot of sense. That said, I love the verse “if you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
I agree Sarah! I definitely need to refer to some podcasts and sermons on the book of Isaiah. But I loved this verse also
17I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him. -ellie
“20So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.”
Paul had such a love and burden to share the gospel, he shared the gospel for 3 months in one place until it was evident that they would not receive the gospel. But he didn’t stop there, he continued in the work for 2 years until all of Asia had heard the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This passage of scripture is so provoking, I want to actively share the gospel in my own city! Let the Word of God prevail in my life.
I agree Ashlyn! I want to actively share the gospel in my life and my city. I pray that we will be strengthened and convicted by the Holy Spirit to be able to do so! ❤️
Just the strength and encouragement that God gave Isaiah and Paul to speak his name leaves me in awe. How often do I receive the chance from the Lord to witness to others and I let it slip by? Why do I let it slip by? The Lord calls us all to speak the truth of his name and where Isaiah and Paul spoke openly with the threat of prosecution for their beliefs, I face nothing more than a turn of a head against me. How little that seems in comparison. This reading was highly ,highly, highly needed!
You are right, a lot of people probably let the opportunity to slip away. This was a good read.
It is incredible that Paul had such a conviction and faith that the power and authority of the Holy Spirit was still on the handkerchiefs and aprons he had touched. The people who picked up those garments must have also possessed great faith in Jesus after seeing Paul’s witness and miracles that they believed that just holding them would heal them and set them free! It goes against our sense of logic!
It is very incredible!! This was an awesome read.
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Yeah…SRT doesn’t watch this comment section very closely. Whoever is posting this gets away with a lot! I’ve emailed it to them when it’s been obscene/inappropriate and they’ve removed it.
Lord, I thank you ole gracious Father
Man purposes, but God disposes. It was folly for those to be trying to ruin their neighbours, who were themselves near to ruin. Isaiah must urge the Jews to rely on the assurances given them. Faith is absolutely necessary to quiet and compose the mind in trials. -Matthew Henry
“If you are not firm in faith,
you will not be firm at all.’”
Acts 19: 11-12
Do we believe that this same Holy Spirt wants to perform equally powerful miracles? So much so that a handkerchief or apron we touch could heal someone miles upon miles away. I have seen miracles greater than what is written in the Gospels and New Testament and still question the power of the Holy Spirit God wants to unleash through my obedient yes. Lord help my unbelief in myself which often looks like unbelief in you and your desire to heal each soul and be in union with each of us forever in heaven. Amen!
I read in both the NIV and HCSB sometimes, esp when there are things I don’t understand. This verses stuck out to me (I am using both translations here):
Isaiah 8:12 Do not call everything a conspiracy everything that these people call a conspiracy;
Do not fear what they fear; do not be terrified.
[13 NIV The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy]
13 You are to regard only the Lord of Hosts as holy.
Only He should be feared;
only He should be held in awe.
17-I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.
Conspiracy–I didn’t realize that we as humans–from the beginning of time it seems–are prone to worry, prone to put more weight into what others (FB, news media?) propagate as important stories. Their motivation is clicks & likes & viewers. And it’s seems there’s been a lot lately that could strangle with fear if we allow it to!
But God–His intention is that we fear/stand in awe and reverence of HIM ALONE. He is trustworthy. He is our provider. He makes a way where there seems to be no way (hello, 7:14, a virgin will conceive…?). When we fear what the world fears, there is NO way out. When we submit to our loving Father, Creator, Sustainer, Carrier of our Burdens, HE MAKES A WAY. Every time. He is never out of options. Hallelujah!!
Aaamen! It is the only way for me to have any peace lately. Turn my eyes on Jesus! Especially here in His Word- with you ladies!
SarahMay are you home yet? Is there anything specific we can pray for or do?
Yes I am, thank you! My home/car are okay, and work has kept me very busy (I’m a neonatologist and we have a very heavy load lately). The recovery in SE TX/LA will be a long haul–please keep praying although the news stories may move on. I have several friends impacted and it is so hard for them–so many decisions to make and agencies to contact/work with. If you want to give, my church (Houston’s First Baptist), Samaritans Purse, or Convoy of Hope are good orgs to go with. Their websites are easy to navigate. Thank you, sisters!
I so needed to read this tonight. Thanks for sharing!
how do you start from the beginning?
Lyndsay, if you go back to the page where it lists the readings for each day, you should be able to scroll back to January if you’d like to start at the beginning of the reading plan. There are arrows around September and you can just go back to January. :)
If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all. Isaiah 7:9
I think this verse stood out to me the most, but it makes complete sense. Whenever I feel shaken or beat down or worried the first thing I need to check is my faith. If my faith is not firm in the Lord, how I am supposed to stand firm and the Lord is unable to use me as his vessel. Wow! Good word from the Lord tonight!
17 When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
20 In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.
Hallelujah!!! Let’s spread that word today, let it grow in power. The earth needs a wake up call!
11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.”
Praying for her and your family.
God is so good!
Acts 19:20 “so the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing”…May it be so today, in our time, Lord!
ANTIMONY – hi I don’t know if you are still here? I am about a month behind on the reading plan. Anyway, I have been reading your comments about how you struggle with God loving you? If no one else has recommended this to you I really think you should read The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. It’s a game changer. Trust me :-) blessings to all you ladies – I am trying to catch up but please know your comments are helping me immensely! I love the SRT community x
Lauren- I heard B Mannings Ragamuffin Gospel was a life changer. Some of my friends raved about that book — God’s forgiving nature and His love for the unworthy being undeniable. But these same friends stopped reading his works as he leads people down the wrong path of contemplative spirituality and centering prayers used by mystics. I know he died in 2013 so there will be no more books written but I’m thankful for the lives he touched for God in his first book and pray we can all be discerning in our walk with God and ask Him to guard our hearts and minds. Blessings to you and all the SRT sisters who help along the path!
Hi Heidi
I did not find that in the Ragamuffin Gospel. He encourages people to pray and meditate but I don’t see anything wrong with that! I haven’t read any of his other works but will certainly do so at some point given how helpful I found that book to be. I think he has a lot of wisdom to share. I didn’t know he had died, how sad!
Ladies, please pray today for my mother in law’s salvation. she is nearing the end of her life, and she has never felt the need of Jesus in her life. She is in Florida and we are in Ohio. Pray that God is able to reach her heart before it is too late.
Praying for your mother!
Yes, I will, my mother in law is is the same condition, please pray for her as well.
Praying for her and your entire family.
Prayed!
Praying for each of you who have M-I-L nearing the end of life. May they reach out to Jesus in their final breaths.
Finding strength through Faith is key to living life confident and worry-free! I’m still working on the worry part and have to remember in the moments I’m unsure, He already has my back and me worrying isn’t going to change the best laid plans!
Isaiah 7:9 “… If you are not firm in faith,
you will not be firm at all.’”
Amen!!
Praying for your requests. I prayed for over 30 years for my dads salvation. He started having heart problems and was in and out of the hospital for about six months but not only did he accept Christ he was able to experience a relationship before he passed. Never give up praying!!
“Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint…” (Isaiah 8:4)
I’m writing out these words and carrying them with me wherever I go today. Wow.
This is such a wonderful verse. Jesus has been challenging my fears for a while now and I’m always amazed at the freedom that comes from releasing what I thought was so precious.
Love love love this. Thank you for emphasizing this verse!
“Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm.” – Isaiah 7:9
“Make the Lord of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the One who should make you tremble. He will keep you safe.” – Isaiah 8:13-14
—}> FEAR GOD, AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO FEAR ANYONE OR ANYTHING ELSE!
Amen!